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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.22, 544.20 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.22, 544.20 and 218.62 is: 327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.22 : 544.20 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.22/544.20 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.22x = 544.20 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.22x = 118,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,973.00/363.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.55

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